Exeter Cathedral is the stunning backdrop to Exeter College's Festival of Carols being held on Friday December 5th in aid of the college's charity of the year, YoungMinds. The free event, open to the public, will open its doors from 6.30pm to anyone wishing to join the college's staff, students and family members to celebrate the festive season, with the event starting at 7.30pm. Donations collected at the end of the evening will go towards the college's annual fundraising for their chosen charity.
This year's event, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, includes music from the Exeter College...
This Monday (9th December) saw a wonderfully festive celebration in St James' Park.
It promised to be one of the UK’s biggest carol services, transforming the home of Exeter’s football club into a hub of festive cheer.
The stadium filled up in a matter of minutes, as more than 3,500 locals and students flocked to sing a selection of traditional carols and hear about the meaning of Christmas. It was a real joy to see so many people, of all ages, wrapped up and enjoying themselves (and the free mince pies)!
The concert marked the 10th anniversary of the Evangelical...
The Exeter Philharmonic Choir, conducted by Andrew Millington will perform a concert of carols, old and new. There will be a guest soloist and many items for the audience to join in with.
The Jubilee Singers present a 'coffee concert' at Southernhay Church on Saturday 15th December. Coffee will be served fropm 10.30am and the music will beging around 11.15. The programme will include carols old and new.
The concert is in aid of the improvements to the building which the church has now begun, starting with an access ramp to Southernhay Hall in Southernhay East. Admission is free but you are invited to make a donation to the Church Buildings Appeal.
The Jubilee Singers are based in Broadclyst and are directed by John Scarfe.
Christmas Treats Weekend at Escot FREE ADMISSION 24th and 25th November 10am – 5pm!
FATHER CHRISTMAS IN HIS YURT GROTTO Father Christmas, will be at Escot in his Christmas Grotto with presents for visiting children (but Ssshh – he may be sleeping in his armchair when you arrive, so you may have to wake him up!). In the afternoon help Father Christmas deliver special Christmas presents to the otters and red squirrels and help him empty his heavy bag full of christmas treats for the children that he meets along the way.
In keeping with the festive spirit, at Yurt Village...
